Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1932 and 1935
| Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1932 and 1935 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Naval gun Dual-purpose gun |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | World War II |
| Used by | France |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1932–1935 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.7 metric tons |
| Barrel length | 5.89 meters (19.3 ft) 45 caliber |
| Shell | Fixed QF ammunition |
| Shell weight | 53 kilograms (117 lb) |
| Caliber | 130 millimeters (5.1 in) |
| Breech | M1932: Vertical sliding breech block M1935: Horizontal sliding breech block |
| Elevation | Dual-purpose mounts: -10° to +75° Low-angle mounts: -10° to +35° |
| Traverse | Dual-purpose mounts:
Low-angle mounts: -150° to +150° |
| Rate of fire | 10 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 800 meters per second (2,600 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 20,870 meters (22,820 yd) at 45°< |
The Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1932 and 1935 were medium-caliber naval guns used as the primary armament on a number of French Navy destroyers and as dual-purpose secondary armament on battleships during World War II.